
The Career Development Professional's Guide to Unlocking Self-Awareness
Strategies for Unleashing Clients' Superpowers
John Ambrose(Author)
Trotman (Publisher)
Will be published approx. on 6. November 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-911759-20-1 (ISBN)
Description
Self-awareness has long been recognised as central to career development, yet in practice it is often overshadowed by a focus on skills and interests. This book places self-awareness back at the heart of career guidance, drawing on existing research and reframing it for modern contexts.
This fascinating guide offers:
Expert insights: Drawn from over 20 years' experience as a practitioner, quality award assessor, and business owner, John Ambrose offers readers a unique blend of proven techniques and observed best practice.
Practical tools: Ready-to-use resources, exercises and tasks are underpinned by clear theory summaries and references for further study and reflection.
Future-proof strategies: Provides a universal theme with enduring relevance, supporting clients to navigate their place in an evolving world.
Well written and highly practical, this landmark text reframes self-awareness as the key to unlocking career potential for clients of all ages.
This fascinating guide offers:
Expert insights: Drawn from over 20 years' experience as a practitioner, quality award assessor, and business owner, John Ambrose offers readers a unique blend of proven techniques and observed best practice.
Practical tools: Ready-to-use resources, exercises and tasks are underpinned by clear theory summaries and references for further study and reflection.
Future-proof strategies: Provides a universal theme with enduring relevance, supporting clients to navigate their place in an evolving world.
Well written and highly practical, this landmark text reframes self-awareness as the key to unlocking career potential for clients of all ages.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 170 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-911759-20-1 (9781911759201)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Ambrose is a Partner and Strategic Director of Complete-Careers LLP. He has over 20 years' experience as a career development consultant, lecturer, trainer and practitioner. He is a lead Director for Career Mark/Complete-Careers, and serves as a Board Member for both the Career Development Institute (CDI) and Careers England.
Content
Introduction
PART 1: Self-awareness in career development context
Chapter 1: Routing Self-awareness in practice - career theory and reflective practice
Chapter 2: self-awareness in Careers EDUCATION and GUIDANCE
PART 2: Self-awareness as a superpower for life
Chapter 3: business, leadership and management
Chapter 4 self-awareness in life management
PART 3: Exploring self - the foundations
Chapter 5 - career values and the skills family
Chapter 6 - Qualifications, experiences, hobbies and interests
PART 4: Self-profiling and assessment
Chapter 7 personality Profiling
Chapter 8 - vocational profiling and recruitment
PART 5: Overcoming barriers and unlocking doors
Chapter 9 Allowable weaknesses
Chapter 10 Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence and disabilities
Chapter 11 Dependencies/influences/echo chambers and building support networks
PART 1: Self-awareness in career development context
Chapter 1: Routing Self-awareness in practice - career theory and reflective practice
Chapter 2: self-awareness in Careers EDUCATION and GUIDANCE
PART 2: Self-awareness as a superpower for life
Chapter 3: business, leadership and management
Chapter 4 self-awareness in life management
PART 3: Exploring self - the foundations
Chapter 5 - career values and the skills family
Chapter 6 - Qualifications, experiences, hobbies and interests
PART 4: Self-profiling and assessment
Chapter 7 personality Profiling
Chapter 8 - vocational profiling and recruitment
PART 5: Overcoming barriers and unlocking doors
Chapter 9 Allowable weaknesses
Chapter 10 Neurodiversity, Neurodivergence and disabilities
Chapter 11 Dependencies/influences/echo chambers and building support networks